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MHS: A Youth Perspective

The Mental Health Strategy for Canada: A Youth Perspective

Working together to change the system! The Mental Health Commission of Canada’s  (MHCC) Youth Council has created a youth version of Changing Directions, Changing Lives: The Mental Health Strategy for Canada.

The Mental Health Strategy for Canada: A Youth Perspective is an adapted version of the original which includes examples of best practices that help bring to life many of the recommendations in the Strategy. The MHCC believes this will make mental health policy more accessible to anyone advocating for improvements to the mental health system.

Read this unique document and start a conversation about mental health. All Canadians need to equip themselves with the right knowledge to have an informed say in the issues that affect them now and in the future.

We would like to hear from you. Share your thoughts on the Mental Health Strategy for Canada: A Youth Perspective by contacting mhccinfo@mentalhealthcommission.ca or by using #MHCCstrategy.